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The Samsung Galaxy S3 was originally offered with the Android Ice Cream operating system, and then received both the Jelly Bean and KitKat updates up to Android 4.4.4. The latter included an update to guard against the Stagefright exploit. Android Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat were not officially rolled out to the S3 but custom ROMs are available. A word of caution though: using custom ROMs will void any warranty you may have so make sure you've backed everything up before your flash your phone. Read on to find how to get the latest Android OS on your Galaxy S3 device.
Samsung Galaxy S3 tips and tricks
How to downgrade the Galaxy S3 back to Android 4.1.2
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 originally came out of the box with the Jelly Bean Android operating system. Samsung offered software updates up to Android 5.0 Lollipop for the standard Galaxy Note 3, however Galaxy Note 3 NEO did receive a later iteration with Android 5.1.1, after which Samsung stopped offering system upgrades to all Note 3 devices. Luckily, it is still possible for you to get more recent versions like Android Marshmallow or Android Nougat on your Galaxy Note 3, though we must point out that these are through unofficial channels and therefore you choice to use them is at your own risk.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 tips and tricks
The best custom ROMs for Android
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Every year, smartphone manufacturers bring out a brand new flagship device for us all to get excited about. With this cycle and the number of manufacturers out there, it’s easy to forget what was top of the line just a few years ago. So with the launch of the new Nexus handsets from Google, let's take a step back through time and take a look at the evolution of the Nexus series, including the newest arrivals, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.
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It’s still too soon to upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy S4 to a new phone. That’s the truth. There’s one simple reason why the Galaxy S4 was one of the best smartphones Samsung ever produced: it was made while Samsung was at the peak of its game.
Samsung Galaxy S4 update news
Samsung Galaxy S4 battery tips
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Sony's problem child, the Xperia Z3+, has received what is probably the most important update it ever will. With the new firmware arriving only hours ago, the overheating camera app issue which we uncovered this week should be corrected. We installed the new firmware on our Z3+ and have the results for you right here.
Sony Xperia Z3+ vs Xperia Z3 comparison
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HTC One (M7) owners might be able to rejoice: the Android 5.0 Lollipop update may not be the last major update for the original One. After recently stating that the One (M7) would not receive Android 5.1, HTC VP of Product Management, Mo Versi, tweeted to say that HTC was revisiting the idea for carrier versions of the HTC One (M7). While this is far from a promised update, it's better than being left out to dry. Find out all of the latest HTC One (M7) Android update news below.
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop - when will my device get it?
HTC One (M7) tips and tricks
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If you've updated your Galaxy S5 to Android 5.0 Lollipop and are now experiencing some Lollipop problems on the Galaxy S5 which have made you want to downgrade back to KitKat, we can show just how easy it is to downgrade the Galaxy S5 from Android 5.0 Lollipop to Android 4.4 KitKat in a snap.
Galaxy S5 Android update news
Android 5.0 Lollipop: when will I get it?
Buy Now: Galaxy S5 from AT&T | T-Mobile | Verizon | Amazon
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Every year, the CES electronics show in Las Vegas is full of TVs. But there was something different about them this year: many of the best ones were powered by Android in the form of Android TV. This is the third time Google’s tried to take over televisions. Has it got it right this time? Here are the 10 things you need to know about Android TV.
